Shock threat by billionaire Bollore’s Canal+ group rocks French cinema

Canal+ will no longer work with hundreds of industry professionals who signed a petition against owner Vincent Bolloré, according to the group’s chief executive Maxime Saada on Sunday. The petition called for people to mobilize against “the growing grip of the far right” on the French film industry under the influence of the right-wing billionaire … Read more

Australia orders companies to sell stakes in rare earth miners

Australia ordered China-linked shareholders to sell their stake in Northern Minerals, which is developing a rare earth mine. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said he issued the orders on Monday after concerns that Chinese investors had tried to take control of Northern Minerals. The Australia-based mining company is developing its Browns Range project in the far north … Read more